Syrian Meatballs (dawood Basha)

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb lamb
• 3 lbs fresh tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 teaspoons baharat spice mix
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 mix meat with 1/3c parsley, 1/2tsp salt & some black pepper. form into small 1" balls.
• 2 brown meatballs in oil/ghee on medium heat. or, you may do this in the oven at 350f for 30 minutes being sure to turn halfway through.
• 3 saute onions in the drippings. peel & dice the tomatoes & add to the onions. simmer 30 minutes to thicken; add meatballs & simmer gently for an additional 30 minutes.
• 4 season with salt to taste, baharat & remaining parsley. serve over rice.